Rug-sizing frame



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DRUG-SIZING FRAME.

Application filed. November This invention relates to fabric stretching frames, and particularly to stretching frames for rugs.

Theprincipal object of this lnvention 1s to provide a frame which will hold the fabric taut when the same is drying to prevent shrinkage and curling.

i Another object is to provide a frainewhich is colla sible and upon which the fabric may be easil j and quickly secured. V

, Another object is toprovide a frame which is extensible in order that it may accomniedate different lengths offabric and in which the extensible portion may be swung up in any adjusted or extended position without contacting with the floor.

A further object is to provide a stretching frame which is rigid, strong, light and which maybe conveniently disposed of while the 20 fabric upon it is drying.

Other objects and certain features of novelty in the device provided to satisfy the above objects will be apparent from the following description taken in connection with the drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is F igure 2 is ingthe manner ofsec-uring a section of fabric, such as a rug, upon it;- i j Figure 3 is an enlarged detail of the lower right hand portion of Fig. 1;

Figure dis a] section taken on the line 4s{iofFig.3; j i i j Fignreb is a section taken on the line of 3; and j H Figure 6 is asection on the line (i-6 of Fig. 4;.

Referring to the drawings, A designates one section of the frame which mates with a second section B. Bars 10, 11 forming two of the sides of the section A are adapted to iic alongside and between bars 12, 13 01 the section 1%. The bars 10, 12 and 11, 13 together constitute the side rails of the frame. Each section has aback 14 or end rail secured to the bars 10, 11 or 12, 13 at their outer ends. Braces 15 secured to a barand back inside the angle between their jointed ends hold the sections rigid. The outer side faces of bars 10, ll are held inproper position adjacent the inner side faces of bars 12, 13 by a transverse bar .16 joining the inner mds of the bars aplan view of the frame;

secure the fabric upon the frame.

a side view of the device shownotches 22 opening off one side.

10, 1926. Serial No. 1 1K586.

10, 11. The transverse bar also serves to give the frame considerable additional strength in the center to prevent sagging of the upper rail when the frame is placed on edge.

Any suitable means may be employed to The means illustrated consists of bent spikes 17 driven into the edges of the frame rails, i. e. the arms and backs, on one side or face of the frame. These spikes are clearly shown in Fig. 1 where it is apparent that the bend in the spike is made to provide a driving head 17 for the straight end 17 which is imbedded in the rails. .The other straight pointed end 17 projects upwardly from the rails and preferably is inclined outwardly to prevent the. fabric from slipping off. Handles 18 on the backs 1 1 of the frame provide a convenient means bywhich an operator may grasp the frame without the risk of injury from the pointed spikes. I

The sections of the frame are hiiigedly connected together by devices generally designated by the numeral 19. The hinge device is clearly illstrated in Figs. 3 to 6. Here it will be seen that a plate 20 constituting one element of the hinge, is recessed into the inner face of each of the bars 12, 13 and may be secured imposition by countersunk screws 21. This plate is provided with an elon gated slot 22 therethrough having inclined The bar may be recessed behind the opening or slot 22-as at 23 to accommodate the end of a journal or pin 24: constitutingthe other element of the hinge and projecting through the opening 22. This pin is of the correct diameter to slide along the longitudinal portion 22 of slot 22 and to drop into the notches 22 Each pin 24 has a flattened extension 2 11 bent at right angles thereto and attached to the inner face of one of the bars 10, 11 as clearly shown in Fig. 3. The pin may also have a head 2 1" to operate behind plate 20 within the recess 23 to holdthe pin 2% within the opening 22 at all times and prevent the bars 12, 13 bars 10, 11.

Provision is made. for holding the bars 10, 12 and 11 13 in longitudinal alinement when the frame is extendedand may consists of matched holes 25 in. the adjacent bars and from being forced outwardly from pin 26 which is adapted to be inserted within these holes. It will be necessary to have but one hole near the ends of bars 12, 13 extending beyond the hinge, but a series of holes 25 spaced the same distance apart as notches 22 are provided in bars 10, 11.

The method of securing and stretching a section of fabric, a rug forexamp'le, upon the frame will render more apparent the purpose of the structure just disclosed. As shown in Fig. 2 in'dotted lines the rug is hooked at each end upon the spikes 17 while the outer end of the section A is raised at an angle to the section B which lies upon the floor. The section B is held stationary. while section A is pulled out to take up slack in the rug, the pins 23 readily slipping out of-inclincd slots 22 ;and sliding along thev upper portion 22 of the slot 22 during this movement but dropping into the notches directly beneath them as soon as the forward movement stops. Section A is then swung into .alinement with section B and pin 26 inserted in holes in bars 10, 11 which align with't-he holes 25 in bars 12, 13. This straightening elongates the frame and further stretches the rug.

It should be noted that section A does not contact with the floor in any position of elevation. In the illustrated embodiment, this is accomplished by locating the pins 24 at the extreme ends of the side bars 10 and 11, as shown in Fig. 2 and by locating the notches 22"- intermediate the upper and lower edges of the side bars 12 and 13 as shown in Fig.5.

While the frame is being flattened or extended some of the spikes along the bars will be caught in theedge of the rug and after the frame is locked straight any remaining uncaught spikes may be pushed into the rug. hen stretching heavy fabrics such as the rug unuer consideration, it is necessary to place spikes only on one lon itudinal edge of the frame since the weight of the rug is suflicient to provide adequate lateral stretching when the frame is placed on edge. The frame is set on one edge, as previously mentioned, when the rug is in place on the frame dur ing drying. Thus'a great saving in the space required'to store the rugs while drying is realized since the frames occupy only a small space when they are stood side by side in an upright posltion. Casters 27 may be provided is claimedas new and desired to be on the lower edges of the frame for conven ience in handling the same. 7

' Various-departures from the exact construction-are contemplated as being within the scope of the appended claims.

Having thus described the invention, what secured by Letters Patent is:

1. Apparatus for temporary mounting'of rugs to hold them While applying sizing and drying, comprising a frame adapted to lie flat ona floor and hold the rugs under ten- -SlOI1'1Il apply ng sizing, and adapted to be 1,oes,ese

stacked vertically for drying, said frame comprising two flat rectangular sections adapted when extended to lie fiat on a plane horizontal surface, extensibly adjustable hinge means on said sections permitting one section of said frame to be swung up without causing any part of the frame to project below the original bottom surface of the frame, and means on each end and one side of the upperface of said frame for removably securing a rug thereon, and means on the side of said frame opposite that on which the rug securing means is located for supporting the frame in a vertical position.

2. Apparatus for temporary mounting of rugs to hold them while applying sizin and drying, comprising a frame adapted to lie fiat on a floor and hold the rugs under tension in applying sizing, and adapted to be stacked vertically for drying, said frame comprising two flat rectangular sections adapted when extended to lie flat on a plane horizontal surface, extensibly adjustable hinge means on said sections permitting one section of said frame to be swung up without causing any part of the frame to project below the original bottom surface of the frame, and means on each end and one side of the upper face of said frame for removably securing a rug thereon.

3. A rug frame comprising two portions, means for adjustably and hingedly connecting said portions together in such manner that one portion may be elevated without contacting with the floor, each of said portions comprising an end bar and a pair of duplicate side bars, the side bars of one portion extending substantially the full length of the frame and the side bars of the other portion terminating intermediate the ends of the frame and normally lying alongside and parallel with the side bars of the opposed portion.

4. A rug frame comprising two portions pivoted together, one portion having an end bar, and a pair of side bars carrying pivot members at their ends and the other portion having means for adjustably receiving said pivot members and permitting said first portion to be raised about its pivots when in any adjusted position without contacting with the floor.

5. A frame comprising two portions pivoted together, one portion having an end bar and a pair of side bars carrying pivot members at their ends, and the other portion having intermediate its ends means for adjustably receiving said pivot members, and permitting said first portion to be raised about its pivots when in any adjusted position without contacting with the floor, and a me1nber connecting the ends of the side bars of the first portion, to preserve the alignment of the pivot pins.

6. A rug frame comprising two portions.

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pivoted together, one portion having an end bar and a pair of side bars carrying pivot members at their ends and the other portion having means for adjustably receiving the pivot members and permitting said first portion to be raised about its pivots When in any adjusted position Without contacting With the floor, said adjustable pivot receiving means comprising a groove having a notched overhanging flange.

In testimony whereof I hereunto affix my signature.

ARTHUR- L. STEWART. 

